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Prelvitz Family History

Prelvitz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Prellwitz, Previte, Previti, Reitz, Pretz, Pritz, Politz, Peltz

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Where is the Prelvitz family from?

You can see how Prelvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Prelvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Prelvitz family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Prelvitz's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Prelvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Prelvitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Prelvitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Prelvitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Prelvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Prelvitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Prelvitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Prelvitz. For the veterans among your Prelvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Prelvitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Prelvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Prelvitz in 1970 was 74, and 79 in 2003.

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